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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
HAND OPERATED INPUT DEVICE-TRANSMIT POSITION DATA
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers).
When shipping hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers) via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Clocks and Watches, Musical Instruments, Parts and Accessories Thereof.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Instruments & Apparatus on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
When shipping instruments and apparatus, be sure to properly pack your items carefully and note any special handling required.
HS: #901720
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers) is #901720.
Schedule B: #9017208040
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “HAND OPERATED INPUT DEVICE-TRANSMIT POSITION DATA” is #9017208040 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | XVIII | Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus, Clocks and Watches, Musical Instruments, Parts and Accessories Thereof |
| Chapter | 90 | Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Parts and Accessories Thereof |
| Heading | 17 | Drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and ta |
| Sub-Heading | 20 | Other drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments |
| Statistical Classification | 8040 | HAND OPERATED INPUT DEVICE-TRANSMIT POSITION DATA |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #901720), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “8040”) to it.
HTS: #9017.20.80.40
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 9017.20.80.40 |
| Category: | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, calipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts and accessories thereof: |
| 2nd Level: | Other |
| 3rd Level: | Other |
| Description: | Hand operated input devices which transmit position data to computer processors or displays (digitizers) |
| Unit of Quantity: | No. |
| General Rate of Duty: | 3.9% |
| Special Rate of Duty: | Free (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 40% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 9017.20.80.40 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #21301
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 2 | Capital goods, except automotive |
| 21 | Nonelectrical machinery, except consumer-type |
| 213 | Computers, peripherals and semiconductors |
| 21301 | Computer accessories |
The End Use code for Computer accessories is #21301.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #87422
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 8 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES |
| 87 | PROFSSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS, N.E.S. |
| 874 | |
| 8742 | |
| 87422 | DRAFTING TABLES AND MACHINES, WHETHER OR NOT AUTOMATIC, AND OTHER DRAWING, MARKING-OUT OR MATHEMATICAL CALCULATING INSTRUMENTS |
The SITC Classification for “DRAFTING TABLES AND MACHINES, WHETHER OR NOT AUTOMATIC, AND OTHER DRAWING, MARKING-OUT OR MATHEMATICAL CALCULATING INSTRUMENTS” is #87422.
NAICS: #334118
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 33 | |
| 334 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing |
| 3341 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing |
| 33411 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing |
| 334118 | Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #334118 indicates this is a product of the Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing industry.